Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese • Kearney, Nebraska

Welcome to Saint George.

A warm Orthodox Christian parish at 1505 Avenue G, rooted in the ancient Church of Antioch and serving Kearney and Central Nebraska since 1903.

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Address1505 Avenue G
Kearney, Nebraska

Parish familyFounded by Syrian and Lebanese Orthodox Christians in 1903.

Invitation“Please come and worship with us.”

Plan your visit

First time at an Orthodox church?

Visitors are welcome even if Orthodox worship is completely new to you. You will see icons, candles, incense, chanting, standing, and ancient prayers. You do not need to know every custom before you come — simply be present, listen, pray as you are able, and ask questions afterward.

Sunday Divine Liturgy is the central worship service of the Orthodox Church and usually lasts about an hour and fifteen minutes. Coffee hour and conversation afterward are often the easiest way to meet the parish.

Get directions

Come as you are

Dress respectfully and comfortably. Visitors are not expected to know the service or every gesture.

Children are welcome

Families are part of parish life. A little movement and sound is normal.

Ask questions

Orthodoxy is ancient and deep. A good first visit starts with curiosity, not pressure.

Communion note

Holy Communion is received by Orthodox Christians, but everyone is welcome to pray with us.

Service schedule

The rhythm of Orthodox worship

This redesign gives visitors a clear answer to “when is church?” while also explaining what each service means.

Saturday evening

Vespers

The evening prayer service of the Orthodox Church, centered around the setting of the sun and preparation for the Lord’s Day.

5:00 PM

Sunday morning

Orthros

Morning prayer, psalms, hymns, and Gospel reading. Orthros prepares the parish for Divine Liturgy.

8:45 AM

Sunday morning

Divine Liturgy

The central worship service of the Orthodox Church, centered around the Eucharist and the gathered people of God.

10:00 AM

Special services

Akathists & fast seasons

Prayer services for feasts, saints, Advent, Great Lent, the Apostles Fast, and the Dormition Fast.

Seasonal

Our story

Orthodox Christianity in America’s heartland since 1903.

Between 1889 and 1903, a number of Arab Christian families moved to the Kearney area from Syria and Lebanon. They organized themselves into the St. George Society and founded St. George Orthodox Christian Church in 1903.

Fr. Nicola Yanney, one of the early immigrants to the Kearney area, was ordained the following year, becoming the first resident Orthodox Christian priest to serve an Arab Christian community west of the Mississippi River.

Today, St. George continues as a diverse parish community within the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America, sharing the Apostolic Faith of the Early Church with all who want to learn more.

About Orthodoxy

Ancient Christianity, alive today.

Saint George belongs to the family of Christian communities descended from the Church of Antioch — the place where the followers of Christ were first called Christians. The parish website should help seekers understand worship, icons, sacraments, fasting, prayer, Scripture, and the life of the Church without overwhelming them.

Explore Orthodox teaching Learn about Orthodox services Read about Saint George and Saint Raphael

Patron & founders

A parish blessed by saints and faithful founders.

The Greatmartyr George

The patron of the parish is Saint George the Great-martyr, one of the most beloved saints of the Church, commemorated on April 23.

St. Raphael of Brooklyn

St. Raphael helped organize the local Arab Christian community into a parish during missionary journeys across the United States.

Learning & formation

Classes, catechism, and resources for inquirers.

The current site includes Orthodox PT audio, a church history class library, catechism material, special lectures, elder videos, and journeys to Orthodoxy. This section turns those deep archives into a clearer resource hub.

Orthodox PT

Audio classes covering revelation, the nature of God, the Body of Christ, saints, sacraments, spirituality, confession, marriage, and ordination.

Church history

Classes from early Christian foundations through the Great Schism and Protestant Reformation.

Catechism

Short-form resources for people beginning to learn the Orthodox Faith.

Testimonies

Journeys to Orthodoxy and stories from people who came into the Church.

Saint George Church Hall Project

Preparing for the next chapter of parish life.

Saint George is planning a new church hall designed with local architectural firm Wilkins ADP. Priorities include handicap accessibility to the hall and church, fellowship space for 160 people, classrooms, educational space, a large kitchen, and a courtyard for outdoor fellowship.

$2.5MEstimated Phase 1: access, fellowship hall, kitchen, bathrooms

$1MEstimated Phase 2: classrooms, conference room, priest’s office

2028Fundraising goal tied to the 125th anniversary of Saint George Church

Stewardship

How can you support Saint George?

The current parish site invites people to support the church by worshiping with the parish, spreading the word, pledging financial support, and praying for the community.

Worship with us

Whether parish member or visitor, prayer strengthens and encourages the parish.

Invite a friend

A personal invitation to “come and see” remains one of the clearest ways the Church grows.

Pledge support

Financial support helps the parish meet growing needs and continue its ministry.

Pray for us

Ask the Lord to strengthen, help, and guide Saint George according to His will.

Driving directions

Find us at 1505 Avenue G.

From I‑80: Take Kearney Exit 272. Go north on Highway 44 / 2nd Avenue to 16th Street. Turn east, go about 1/2 mile to Avenue G, then turn south.

From Highway 30: Enter Kearney on Highway 30 / 25th Street, turn south on 2nd Avenue, then east on 16th Street to Avenue G.

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Contact

Questions before you visit?

Use the live parish site for current contact forms, clergy updates, calendar details, and announcements. This mockup shows how that information could be presented in a cleaner, more visitor-friendly way.

Location1505 Avenue G
Kearney, NE 68847

TraditionAntiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese

Live sitesaintgeorgekearney.com

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